Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Infinix Smart 8 Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 29/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 193,858); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus doesn't; the Infinix Smart 8 Plus is noticeably lighter (204g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes Infinix Smart 8 Plus better?
- Lighter: 204g vs 230g
- Better portability (46/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 11/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 51 points higher (80/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (99/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (46/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Smart 8 Plus | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 4678468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 (Go edition), XOS 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.7×9.0 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $649 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Smart 8 Plus and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Infinix Smart 8 Plus by 95.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (99/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (93/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (84/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (46/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus by 51 points (80/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 8 Plus and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Infinix Smart 8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Smart 8 Plus over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.